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The Results Are In: Find Out Who Won At The 98th Oscars®

by Explore Disney+ Contributor

Revised: March 16, 2026

Discover which Disney title took home a trophy at showbiz’s most glamorous night

Every year, the Academy Awards®, also known as the Oscars®, invite us to look back at the movies that garnered the most critical acclaim in Hollywood’s biggest night of awards season. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® (AMPAS®) nominates and recognizes achievements in acting, directing, writing, and the hard work that takes place behind the scenes. Here’s what you need to know, including this year’s Disney nominees and winner. 

How To Stream The 98th Oscars® & Relive It All

If you missed the live show or just want to experience the magic all over again, the acceptance speeches and more are available with Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.*

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2026 Disney Oscar® Winner

Winner For Best Visual Effects

Varang from Avatar: Fire and Ash
Avatar: Fire and Ash, 20th Century Studios

2026 Disney Oscar® Nominees

Nominated For Best Animated Feature Film

Elio and Glordon from Disney and Pixar's Elio
Elio, Disney, Pixar

Nominated For Best Costume Design

An image from Avatar: Fire and Ash
Avatar: Fire and Ash, 20th Century Studios

All About The 98th Annual Academy Awards®

When were the 98th Oscars®?

The winners were announced during the ceremony on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

How can I watch the 98th Oscars®?

The ceremony's over now, but you can see the awards and acceptance speeches with Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.*

Where were the 98th Oscars® held?

The Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles hosted this year’s awards.

Who hosted the 98th Oscars®?

Comedian Conan O’Brien returned as host for the second year in a row.

When were the 98th Oscars® nominations announced?

Nominees were announced Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Everything Else You Need To Know About The Oscars®

What are the Oscars®?

The Oscars® (officially the Academy Awards®) are annual awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® to recognize outstanding achievements in filmmaking, including acting, directing, writing, and technical crafts.

Who votes for the Oscar® winners?

Academy Award® winners and nominees voted on by eligible voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®. These include industry professionals across acting, directing, writing, and many other film crafts who have been invited to join the Academy. In most categories, each branch votes within its own discipline, with all branches voting for Best Picture.

Starting with the 98th Oscars®, members must watch all nominated films in a category to vote in that category in the final round.

When did the Oscars® start?

The awards first took place on May 16, 1929, making them the oldest entertainment awards ceremony.

How many Oscar® categories are there?

At the 2026 ceremony, there were 24 competitive award categories, including the brand new Best Casting category.

Who has won the most Oscars®?

Walt Disney holds the record for the most Oscars® won by an individual, with 22 competitive and four honorary awards.

Who are the Oscar® awards named after?

The origins of the nickname are unclear, but a popular theory is that Margaret Herrick, an Academy librarian, said the iconic statuette looked like her “Uncle Oscar,” and the name stuck. The Academy officially adopted the term in 1939.

Find out all the details from this year’s awards season, including all the nominations and winners, on our Awards Spotlight page.

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